Abuse

Heartbreak in the Courtroom: Mother Faces Charges of Negligent Homicide in Child Abuse Case

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NEW ORLEANS — Hilda Vasquez appeared in court Monday for the first time following her arrest, facing severe allegations related to the abuse of her son, Bryan Vaquez, who reportedly suffered multiple injuries throughout his short life. According to child advocates, the case highlights a heartbreaking history of neglect and maltreatment. Melanie Talia, affiliated with the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, described Bryan as a “healthy baby boy” whose life dramatically changed just three months after birth. Prosecutors allege that Vasquez subjected Bryan to ongoing abuse, resulting in traumatic injuries including a fractured skull, … Read more

Seventy-One Indicted in Harrison County: Shocking Cases Include Teacher’s Aide Child Abuse and Involvement in Murder

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CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A grand jury in Harrison County has indicted 71 individuals on various charges during its September 2025 session. Among those charged are a teacher’s aide accused of sexually abusing a student and a man linked to a murder that occurred last year. Victor Chess, 51, from Clarksburg, faces multiple charges in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a 7-year-old girl while he was working as a teaching aide at North View Elementary School. Arrested in May 2024, Chess is now indicted on three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, three counts of … Read more

Gateway Church Seeks Dismissal of Defamation Lawsuit Over Founder’s Abuse Allegations Response

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SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Gateway Church is seeking dismissal from a defamation lawsuit linked to allegations of sexual abuse against its founder, Robert Morris. The lawsuit has been filed by Cindy Clemishire and her father, addressing the church’s public response to the accusations. Clemishire alleges that Morris sexually abused her starting in 1982, when she was just 12 years old. She brought her allegations to light in June 2024, prompting a statement from Gateway Church that described Morris’s conduct as “inappropriate sexual behavior with a young lady,” though it did not specify her age. Following the … Read more

Blair County Couple Faces Jury Over Alarming Child Abuse Charges in Joint Trial

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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — A jury was formed on Monday to deliberate on several serious child sexual abuse charges filed against a couple from Blair County. William John Stonebraker, 55, and Marie Louis Stonebraker, 43, are set to face a joint jury trial beginning October 14 at the local courthouse. The couple is up against multiple felony charges across two separate cases each, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a minor, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, and aggravated indecent assault. Despite the severity of the allegations, both individuals remain out on bail as … Read more